Is there live music in Scarborough, Perth?

Yes. Local pubs and bars host live bands on weekends, Sunday sessions are popular, and the beach amphitheatre holds concerts and festivals.

Are there art galleries or artists in Scarborough?

Scarborough has local painters, sculptors, mosaic artists and an artists' collective, plus public art along the beachfront.

Can I film at Scarborough Beach?

Yes, but commercial filming generally needs a permit from the City of Stirling.

Where are concerts held at Scarborough Beach?

Mostly at the Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre and on the foreshore, particularly during summer.

How can local artists be listed on Scarboro.info?

Contact Ben for a free arts or music listing. Listings are added in monthly batches.

Are there Christmas events in Scarborough?

Yes, including community carols and children's Christmas entertainment.

Arts in Scarborough Perth | Live Music, Artists, Film & Performing Arts

Arts at a glance

Live music: weekend gigs at local pubs and bars, Sunday sessions and free beachfront concerts.
Visual arts: local painters, sculptors, mosaic artists and an artists' collective, plus public art on the beachfront.
Performing arts: children's Christmas shows, carols, school productions and dance.
Film: great light and varied settings make Scarborough a popular film location.
Free listing: local artists and musicians can be listed free — contact Ben.

Grinspoon performing at a free Scarborough Beach concert — Grinspoon at a free Channel V concert on Scarborough Beach.

Live music in Scarborough

Scarborough has a long live-music tradition, from 1950s rock 'n' roll at the Snake Pit to free beachfront concerts by national acts such as Grinspoon. On weekends, local pubs and bars host blues, pop and cover bands, and Sunday sessions are a local favourite. The Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre hosts concerts and festivals, especially in summer. Venues and line-ups change, so check with each venue — see nightlife.

Scarborough bands

Scarborough has produced bands across many genres, including local metal acts such as Pathogen and Furore. Musicians and venues can contact Scarboro.info for a free gig or band listing.

Visual arts and public art

Surf boat artwork at Scarborough Beach — Public art celebrates Scarborough's surf heritage.

Local artists include The Art Space Collective, Scarborough Kaleidoscope Mosaics, sculptor Ian Young and painter John Blakely. Look out for public artworks along the beachfront, including art above the escalator at the northern end of the café strip.

Performing arts, dance and crafts

Children's Christmas entertainment and carols, dance classes, school plays at Scarborough Primary School and community craft groups all keep the arts alive in Scarborough. See Scarborough beach culture for festivals and parades.

Scarborough as a film location

Cinematographer filming at Scarborough Beach — Filming on the Scarborough beachfront.

With great natural light, sunsets and a variety of settings — beach, dunes, cafés and city views — Scarborough is a popular location for films, commercials, music videos and wedding videos. Commercial filming on the beach requires a City of Stirling permit.